Irene Opoku-Acheampong
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About Irene
After seeing the nutritional disparities while going to university in St. Louis, Irene wanted to understand more about the barriers to proper nutrition in underserved communities. Irene is passionate about being a resource to those that don’t have access to a nutrition expert. Irene previously worked with patients in the acute care setting and currently works with kidney/pancreas transplant patients.
Get To Know Irene
Favorite cultural dish or comfort food: Peanut butter soup
What I listen to for inspiration: Afrobeats
Favorite recipe: Nutella cookies
Favorite nutrient-packed snack: Greek yogurt and walnuts
Grocery shopping tip: Always bring a list
What’s one small thing someone can do today to work toward a balanced eating pattern/lifestyle? Drink more water
A mindful eating moment you had recently: Instead of working while eating, I avoided distractions and ate slowly to better know when I was full/satisfied.
A habit you swear by: standing/walking for ~10 minutes throughout the day at least every hour
What’s your nutrition superpower? I can “erase” thoughts of good nutrition being associated with only salads.
How has your cultural culinary heritage shaped your approach to nutrition, and do you incorporate any traditional practices into your counseling? My parents are from west and east Africa and this shaped how I approach practices that may be seen as “strange” or “incorrect” in the western world.
Nutrition philosophy in a nutshell: Food should be enjoyed
Nutrition myth or trend you find particularly annoying and would like to set the record straight: Calorie counting is the best method for weight loss.
Language(s):
English
Education:
Bachelor in Biological Sciences, St. Louis University; Masters in Public Health, University of Michigan
Dietetic Internship:
Emory University Hospital
Counseling Style:
Empathetic
Encouraging
Educational
Supportive
Goal-oriented
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